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Today my Windows 11 Home PC made updates.
Now QSL 1.1.4 stops working.
The error message says:
I Failed To Load mixlib.dll in my home directory!
The Error Reported Was: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization
routine failed.
If I manually substitute the mixlib.dll, I obtain the same error.
If I try to reinstall QSL, I obtain the same error.
If I use a PC not connected to the Internet and Windows not updated,
QSL works.
So the problem is the windows updates, but what happened?
How can a windows update affect a file mixlib.dll which is in a
QSL folder?
It is an unpredictable error or mixlib.dll for some reasons is
willingly not supported by windows 11 Home?

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On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:40:34 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:

Today my Windows 11 Home PC made updates.
Now QSL 1.1.4 stops working.
The error message says:
I Failed To Load mixlib.dll in my home directory!
The Error Reported Was: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization
routine failed.
If I manually substitute the mixlib.dll, I obtain the same error.
If I try to reinstall QSL, I obtain the same error.
If I use a PC not connected to the Internet and Windows not updated,
QSL works.
So the problem is the windows updates, but what happened?
How can a windows update affect a file mixlib.dll which is in a
QSL folder?
It is an unpredictable error or mixlib.dll for some reasons is
willingly not supported by windows 11 Home?

qsl 1.1.4 runs normally in windows 11 24h2 by setting "compatibility mode" under properties to "windows 7" . . . this became necessary only recently

qsl isn't getting any younger but most (forsooth not all) legacy software might still run in windows with the right settings . . . recommend search
for relic software e.g. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pong+video+game+for+dos
for tips and tricks on getting abandonware to cooperate with the ms cabal

p.s. this vintage video game emulator runs fine in windows 11, and mimics
the original quite impressively (the oldest video game that i have tested
and runs under windows on dosbox is "chess c.4", 1980 trs-80, 1981 ms-dos, which can be downloaded here https://www.myabandonware.com/game/chess-1q2)

(using Tor Browser 14.5.5)
https://oldgamesdownload.com/pong/

Publishers Atari
Developers Atari
Release date 1972
Genre Sports
Game rating
Game Description
Pong is one of the earliest arcade video games. It is a table tennis sports game
featuring simple two-dimensional graphics. The game was originally manufactured
by Atari, which released it in 1972. Allan Alcorn created Pong as a training >exercise assigned to him by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell. Bushnell based the
idea on an electronic ping-pong game included in the Magnavox Odyssey; Magnavox
later sued Atari for patent infringement. Bushnell and Atari co-founder Ted >Dabney were surprised by the quality of Alcorn's work and decided to manufacture
the game.
Download Pong
We might have the game available for more than one platform. Pong is currently >available on these platforms:
Emeritus Pong (Pong clone) u Windows (2007)
Pong_Win_RIP_EN.zip (256.3KB)
Choose how you want to complete your download: >https://www.mediafire.com/file/utzeh3k9ku36jyg/Pong_Win_R_EN.zip/file (Pong_Win_R_EN.zip / 260 KB), extracted . . .

(\Pong_Win_R_EN / 464 KB / 10 Files, 2 Folders)

How to play on Windows
Download the "Pong_Win_EN.zip" file from the link above.
Open the downloaded .zip file and extract the "Pong_Win_RIP_EN" folder to your
desktop. You will need to use a software such as WinRAR to do this.
Open the extracted "Pong_Win_RIP_EN" folder and then open the oGame Fileso
folder.
Double click on the file called "empong.exe" and your game should now launch.
Enjoy the game!
Additional files, patches and fixes
Pong Manual (English)
Pong Screenshots
Windows
...
empong.txt
*** Emeritus Pong v0.91 Copyright (C) Mateusz Viste 2008 ***
- Overview -
Emeritus Pong is a clone of the good old "Pong" game. It tries to be >relatively close to the original, therefore no fancy graphic or astonishing >sound effects there. Emeritus Pong is written to be able to run on any modern >PC. There are three versions available: DOS, Windows and Linux.
- Graphic -
Emeritus Pong may run in any usual resolution, between 320x240 to 1280x1024, >fullscreen or windowed. If you would like to use any other video mode (not >available from the game's setup), you can edit the empong.cfg file by hand.
- Sound -
The sound is very simple. Windows and Linux versions require a sound card >for sound, and DOS version simply uses the internal PC Speaker.
- Hardware requirements -
The game is programmed to run flawlessly on any modern PC, but it will run on >older architectures too. A 90 MHz CPU and 2 Mb of RAM should be enough. The >video card has no importance, as far as it supports at least the VGA 320x240 >graphic mode.
- Some history... -
Pong is a video game released originally as a coin-operated arcade game by >Atari Inc. on November 29, 1972. Pong is based on the sport of table tennis >(or "ping pong"), and named after the sound generated by the circuitry when >the ball is hit. Pong was the first video game to achieve widespread >popularity in both arcade and home console versions, and launched the initial >boom in the video game industry.
I hope you will like it!
Mateusz Viste <mateusz.viste@mail.ru>
http://mateusz.viste.free.fr/dos

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qsl 1.1.4 runs normally in windows 11 24h2 by setting "compatibility mode" under properties to "windows 7" . . . this became necessary only recently

Thank You.
It worked!
It is a mistery for me what happened with windows update,
but at least I can still use QSL.




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On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:54:33 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:

qsl 1.1.4 runs normally in windows 11 24h2 by setting "compatibility mode" >> under properties to "windows 7" . . . this became necessary only recently

Thank You.
It worked!
It is a mistery for me what happened with windows update,
but at least I can still use QSL.

at least for now . . . after windows xp, vista (2007), 7 (2009), the popular jbn (jack b nymble 2.1.4) faced obsolescence with: "component 'ztray.ocx' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: file is missing or invalid" also "comctl32.ocx" . . . and "regsvr32.exe" didn't solve the problem either, so hello w7 goodbye jbn . . . fortunately, omnimix was there to save the day, and this unmaintained qsl (quicksilver lite 1.4.4) is still working, for now

historically, windows updates have strictly adhered to the industry standard "embrace, extend, extinguish" mantra which is really how all big governments (i.e. military, industry, congress, ad infinitum) have always conducted them- selves throughout the world . . . it is their planet, after all, caesar divi

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In article <342014c7b527cd090db45b56f51ad38d@dizum.com>
Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:

Today my Windows 11 Home PC made updates.
Now QSL 1.1.4 stops working.
The error message says:
I Failed To Load mixlib.dll in my home directory!
The Error Reported Was: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization
routine failed.
If I manually substitute the mixlib.dll, I obtain the same error.
If I try to reinstall QSL, I obtain the same error.
If I use a PC not connected to the Internet and Windows not updated,
QSL works.
So the problem is the windows updates, but what happened?
How can a windows update affect a file mixlib.dll which is in a
QSL folder?
It is an unpredictable error or mixlib.dll for some reasons is
willingly not supported by windows 11 Home?

It's because your PC is a "homo".

Run it in compatibility mode, Windows 7.

Expect more old stuff to break.


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I would strongly suggest everyone keep a W7 machine around to run
older programs that the corrupt, evil, snooping governments of the
world want to eliminate. Billy "government suckass" Gates will kiss
their ass whenever they ask him to fall on his knees.

Running Windows 11 is for fools who don't have any since of autonomy
and privacy. Forget about using remailers because W11 is copying every keystroke and taking screen snapshots and can send them to Redmond and
most certainly the government. Have you not heard that Gates kissed
the FBI's ass when they asked to be given a copy of Windows 8+ to make modifications before it was distributed? The only reason I am running
W10 is because a new printer I purchased didn't provide drivers for W7.
However, I also am running an external Opnsense firewall and have been monitoring what W10 and all its snooping services (svchost) have been accessing and have been blocking every network of the IPs that have
been accessing the web (413 networks thus far - 60+- Microsoft
networks, the rest no telling). Even Amazon is accessing the web.

Here is a sample of the netnames that are continuously being accessed: ABAVIA-BLOCK2
AT-KABELPLUS-971107
AT-ONE-20050502
CH-KUENZLER-20050113
CH-KUENZLER-20070119
CH-SOLNET-20031202
CloudWall
CZ-ZONER-20120116
DANNENBERG-NET
DE-EVANZO-20100618
DE-HETZNER-20090224
DE-HETZNER-20100819
DE-HETZNER-20110517
DE-KNRW-20100316
DE-NETCUP-20051123
DE-RENEWABLEFREEDOM-20170912
DE-SCHLUND-980910
F3NETZENET
FR-OVH-19930901
FR-OVH-20090605
GCL-CUSTOMER-FR
ionos-inf
LAX01
NETCUP-NETWORK-94-16-120-0-22
OVH
OZAN_ELEKTRONIK
R0CKET-CLOUD-2
RIPE-NCC
SABOTAGE
SCALEWAY-DEDIBOX
SE-TORNET
SkyPass
STUB-103-149-168SLASH23
Telia-Lietuva
US-ATL02
US-South

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I would strongly suggest everyone keep a W7 machine around to run
older programs that the corrupt, evil, snooping governments of the
world want to eliminate.

I agree and I have saved also two win7 laptops for keep using old
software.

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On Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:54:33 +0200 (CEST), Nomen Nescio <nobody@dizum.com> wrote:

qsl 1.1.4 runs normally in windows 11 24h2 by setting "compatibility mode" >> under properties to "windows 7" . . . this became necessary only recently

Thank You.
It worked!
It is a mistery for me what happened with windows update,
but at least I can still use QSL.

p.s. because it's unmaintained (abandonware), qsl could eventually end up
with unresolvable incompatibility problems with microsoft windows updates,
such as what happened to jbn, e.g. this article is from windows 95/98 era . . .

From: RProcess <Use-Author-Address-Header@[127.1]>
Subject: Re: DLL vs. OCX - What is the difference?
Date: 04 Feb 1999 00:00:00 UTC
References: <199901290814.JAA07823@replay.com>
Newsgroups: alt.privacy.anon-server,alt.security.pgp,de.comm.software.forte-agent
Message-ID: <19990204090008.3890.qmail@nym.alias.net>
...
On 29 Jan 1999 09:14:14 +0100 Elisabeth van Aaring <Eva32@nym.alias.net> >wrote:

Perhaps off-topic. But what is the difference between a DLL and an OCX?
For the programmer?
For the user?
Thanks, Elisabeth

A DLL is a dynamic link library module - sort of a program which contains >subprograms, each of which may be called (run) by programs. Windows comes with
various DLLs to perform tasks for apps, and DLLs may also be written and added >to the system. For example a DLL might contain a function to convert one data >format to another. Any program which needs to make that conversion can call >the function in the DLL.
An OCX actually is implemented as a DLL (compiled to a DLL), but is based on >Microsoft's COM (Component Object Module) interfaces, which is OLE's (Object >Linking and Embedding) successor and is supported by various programming >languages such VBasic and VC++. It allows programmers to access (eventual) >DLL's as
objects. An OCX is an OLE custom control, or more recently is an ActiveX >control, which is a reusable program object (resuable in that many programs and
programming languages can use the same objects). These objects reduce dev time
and supposedly create more stability (although most of JBN's problems stem from
them, ironically. But they are quite powerful.)
For the user, DLL's and OCX's are system file dependencies. In order for an >app to work correctly, the correct DLL's and OCX's must be installed and >registered. Usually these are placed in \Windows\System. Also, the files must
be up-to-date. When replacing DLL and OCX files, generally keep whichever is >the newer (dated) file. Generally setup programs take care of replacement and >registration for the user.

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but qsl is still popular, so some programmer(s) might bring it up to date
and improve its functionality . . . but with omnimix around there doesn't
seem to be any compelling reason for updating qsl, which is truly archaic

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but qsl is still popular, so some programmer(s) might bring it up to

date

and improve its functionality . . . but with omnimix around there

doesn't

seem to be any compelling reason for updating qsl, which is truly

archaic

It is a fallacy to always judge a program as being unreliable or
dangerous because it is old.

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This click bait infection-ware was received by me this morning.
Not the from address:
From: (me) ICANN Registrar <icann-registrar@baoliaozx.com>
Subject: e-Mail Address Verification Required for (me)
Message:
Email Address Verification
Dear (bogus email address),
As part of our annual compliance process, (me) is verifying email

addresses associated

with domain registrations. This ensures your account remains active

and aligned with

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)

regulations.

Why is this necessary?
ICANN mandates that all domain registrations maintain a valid,

functional email address.

Failure to verify your address may result in service interruptions.
Action Required:
Please confirm your email address by clicking below within [3] days:

Verify Email Address

If you no longer use this email or encounter issues, contact our

support team for assistance.

Thank you for ensuring your account remains compliant.
Best regards,
The (me) Team
(c) 2025 (me). This automated message was sent to (bogus addresss)@(me).net.

just curious . . . (registrant compliance is described as compulsory)

It is a deceptive lie.

"ICANN mandates..." Mandates are NOT law and never have to be obeyed.
This "mandate" scare tactic fraud was used by governments to trick
ignorant people into taking the corvid poison.

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"ICANN mandates..." Mandates are NOT law and never have to be obeyed.

It's a contractual obligation under the rules of The Internet Corporation
for Assigned Names and Numbers. It's as good as law if you want to register
a domain.

Just don't fall for phishing scams.

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On Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:06:04 +0000, Anonymous <nobody@yamn.paranoici.org> wrote:

It is a fallacy to always judge a program as being unreliable or
dangerous because it is old.

wouldn't know about "dangerous" ... but any type of software program that
used to run normally in older versions of windows, but no longer runs (or
does not run normally) in newer versions of windows, may still work using "compatibility mode" or "virtual machine" environments . . . (free to try)

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=legacy+software+windows

Legacy software refers to older programs that may not be compatible with >current operating systems like Windows 10 or 11. To run such software, you >can use compatibility mode or a virtual machine to create an environment
that mimics older versions of Windows.

[end quote]

e.g., for anonymous remailer clients, the only existing program that runs normally under windows 11 is omnimix . . . qsl now requires compatibility
with windows 7, and (afaict) jbn won't work in windows 11, no matter what settings are used . . . it's fun to experiment, like an a.p.a-s challenge:

https://web.archive.org/web/*/panta-rhei.eu.org https://web.archive.org/web/20060221051021/http://www.panta-rhei.eu.org/

...
Downloads Area >https://web.archive.org/web/20060221051033/http://www.panta-rhei.eu.org/downloads/
Index of /downloads/JBN
Name Last modified Size Description[DIR] >Parent Directory -
[DIR] JBN mod (requires or..> 29-Dec-2005 16:37 -
[DIR] original JBN/ 18-Sep-2004 01:07 -
...
JBN mod >https://web.archive.org/web/20060521022640/http://www.panta-rhei.eu.org/downloads/JBN/original%20JBN/
Index of /downloads/JBN/JBN mod (requires orig.JBN)

Icon Name Last modified Size Description[DIR] Parent Directory
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-17.zip 18-Sep-2004 00:50 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-17...> 18-Sep-2004 00:54 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-21.rar 21-Sep-2004 15:50 1.8M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-21...> 21-Sep-2004 15:50 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-23-..> 24-Sep-2004 00:36 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-23-..> 24-Sep-2004 00:36 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-23.zip 23-Sep-2004 01:20 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-23...> 23-Sep-2004 01:20 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-28.zip 28-Sep-2004 23:20 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-09-28...> 28-Sep-2004 23:20 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-11-14.zip 14-Nov-2004 14:29 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-11-14...> 14-Nov-2004 14:35 65
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-11-22.zip 22-Nov-2004 10:53 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-11-22...> 22-Nov-2004 10:57 65
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-12-02.zip 02-Dec-2004 14:38 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2004-12-02...> 02-Dec-2004 14:39 65
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-01-17.zip 17-Jan-2005 02:50 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-01-17...> 17-Jan-2005 02:50 66
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-06-07.zip 07-Jun-2005 11:57 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-06-07...> 07-Jun-2005 11:58 65
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-08-17.zip 18-Aug-2005 00:49 2.2M
[ ] JBN2-mod-2005-08-17...> 18-Aug-2005 01:07 65

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1
README for the Panta-Rhei remailer JBN mod.
2005-01-17
You should download the latest Mod files which are not BETA.
If the BETA is a few days old it might be safe to use.
Statements:
1) I am not a software developer, so please be gentle in your assessment.
All my mods are perfomed with the minimum interference with the
original code.
2) I use this modified JBN myself, so I know it does what I want, which
might not be the same as you want.
3) If you have comments to this mod, or want to suggest further
enhancements email me on admin@panta-rhei.dyndns.org
Features:
This is just an overview of the main features, check the changelog in
the zip file for details
1) Will minimize to the systray when the minimize button on the main
window or on the mail-view window is pressed.
2) will alert from the systray when mail for the inbox folder arrives.
3) Will use a separate JBN-only keyring with PGP 6.5.8
4) will perform SMTP-Authentication
5) Will preserve the HASH: SHA1 line in clearsigned messages
6) Will fetch stats with cURL, which solves the problems with some
*.asc stats files and also "bad packet" when loading PGP keyrings.
7) cURL fetching of files allows for https support with server side
authentication.
8) Automatic Hashcash insertion
Requirements:
Windows
JBN 2.1.4
PGP 6.5.8
HOWTO for Install and Mod update:
1) It is assumed you have a working installation of JBN.
Make a Backup of your whole JBN2 folder.
2) Extract contents of the archive to the JBN folder
If you already had a Panta Mod installed you will be prompted to
overwrite files. Answer "Yes"
3) Run setup.bat in your JBN folder
4) Start JBN, configure the Mod in Windows|Panta Mod Config, and enjoy ! >Remarks:
To uninstall run uninst.bat
I usually start JBN and open the view mail window. (F5) Then I minimize
JBN with the minimize button on the viewer.
Double-click the icon in the systray to restore the windows.
If you want to work on the keys in your JBN keyring, use "Tools"-"Open >PGPKeys" from the main window.
JBN will wait until you are finished with PGPKeys.
If something goes wrong, you can always change the PGPFiles manually via
the PGPTray Options dialog.
I hope you folks like the mod, suggestions, comments and praise to APAS
or admin@panta-rhei.dyndns.org
Cheers,
panta-admin
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: 6.5.8ckt >iQA/AwUBQesRWR2e88Id2BOOEQIU7gCgza6LOj9J4KXCiVUtAYuvO6zTjdcAn01T
...

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see also: https://web.archive.org/web/20100130214325/panta-rhei.eu.org/downloads/JBN/

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On Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:06:04 +0000, Anonymous <nobody@yamn.paranoici.org> wrote:

It is a fallacy to always judge a program as being unreliable or
dangerous because it is old.

p.s. for those wanting to use some legacy program(s) that would only work
in some older windows version, but will no longer work in current windows,
e.g. ms windows xp-compatible software that will not run under windows 11, using a "virtual installation" may be an option but could get complicated,
such as having the windows xp installation iso/cd handy, and there's more
to consider, network connectivity, machine performance (the list goes on):

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=emulate+windows+xp+in+windows+11+hyper&ia=web&assist=true

Search Assist
To emulate Windows XP in Windows 11 using Hyper-V, create a new virtual machine
and install Windows XP on it. Make sure to use the Legacy Network Adapter for >better compatibility. Microsoft elevenforum.com
Emulating Windows XP in Windows 11 Hyper-V
Setting Up Hyper-V
Enable Hyper-V:
Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
Check the box for Hyper-V and click OK. Restart your computer if prompted.
Create a Virtual Machine:
Open Hyper-V Manager.
Click on "New" > "Virtual Machine" and follow the wizard to set up your VM.
Configuring the Virtual Machine
Select Operating System:
Choose Windows XP as the operating system during the setup.
Use Legacy Network Adapter:
For better compatibility, use the Legacy Network Adapter instead of the
standard one. This is crucial for network connectivity.
Adjust Settings:
Allocate sufficient RAM and CPU resources based on your needs.
Ensure you have a virtual hard disk set up for the installation.
Installing Windows XP
Obtain Installation Media:
You will need a Windows XP installation ISO or CD.
Install the OS:
Start the VM and connect the installation media.
Follow the prompts to install Windows XP.
Troubleshooting Network Issues
If you encounter network issues, disable TCP/UDP offloading in the network
adapter settings. This can resolve connectivity problems with older operating >systems.
Additional Tips
Performance: Running Windows XP in a VM may be slower than on native hardware.
Adjust settings for optimal performance.
Compatibility: Be aware that Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft,
so use it cautiously, especially for internet access.
By following these steps, you can successfully emulate Windows XP within a >Windows 11 Hyper-V environment.

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